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    I believe the American Dream is belief in the freedom that allows all citizens and residents of the United States to achieve their goals in life through hard work. Today‚ it often refers to one’s material prosperity‚ which is dependent upon one’s abilities and work ethic‚ and not on a rigid class structure. As James Truslow Adams states in his book The Epic of America which was written in 1931: "The American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for

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    Cody Smith Mrs. Alwert ela embedded assessment 1.2 Access To The American Dream America has always had multiple push factors‚ one is the American Dream‚ it is ideal that all citizens of the United States of America live by. The traditional American Dream has always been a motive that has attracted people from all over the world to the United States of America. It was said back then that if you were a hard worker and were determined you would succeed in America. That is true‚ it does not matter what

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    Is the American Dream Still Possible? The America Dream is defined in general as a dream of a land that is better and richer for everyone based on accomplishment and opportunity. This dream is usually sought after by people who have been deprived of their social and human values. Some people have not been able to achieve this dream based on restrictions of their situations that plague their lives. These situations can be different for everyone‚ race‚ sex‚ handicap‚ etc. My question; is this

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    The Great Gatsby & The American Dream Written Report Definition of American Dream Sure‚ we’ve all heard of the American Dream before‚ but what is the American Dream? Actually‚ let’s take it one step back‚ and look at where the American Dream came from. The American Dream originated from the early days of American settlement‚ where many poor immigrants were searching for opportunities. It was first incorporated in the Declaration of Independence‚ which

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    The American dream is basically having an equal opportunity to gain or achieve success. It can be accomplished through hard work and determination. I disagree with Ta Nehisi Coates idea that the “American dream for black people is a toxic fantasy. Every American citizen regardless of their race can achieve success and accomplish their goals through hard work‚ determination and initiative. This is certainly a dream of many‚ if not most Americans. Nonetheless‚ this desire is not inevitably one that

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    The American Dream In the past it was possible for a working person to have a decent job‚ buy a home‚ get a car‚ and have their children go to school. The American Dream is a set of national ideals‚ like having a decent job and owning a home‚ basically prosperity‚ that are achieved through personal ability and opportunity. Today people would argue that the American Dream is still alive and feasible‚ however‚ the increasing difficulty to achieve common social goals‚ that are often referred to in

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    Alyssa Barrios Mr. Carlo AM Psych 3-6-13 The American Dream Michael Bloomberg stated “This is the city of dreamers and time and again it’s the place where the greatest dream of all‚ the American dream‚ has been tested and has triumphed.” The American dream is something that many people strive for. This lifestyle is what some believe to be the superior way of living. In Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby there are many examples of what the American Dream was thought to have been back in the day. In

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    The American dream is what people think of when they think of America‚ the land of opportunity‚ freedom‚ and the pursuit of happiness. Most people no longer know when the American dream originated and what the American dream use to mean to the founders of our country and our ancestors. Over the years the American dream has been warped and transformed‚ far from what it use to be. The American Dream use to be simple. Get a wife‚ settle down‚ have some kids‚ and own a

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    The Real American Dream Since its institution‚ the United States has been revered as the ultimate land of ceaseless opportunity. People all around the world immigrated to America to seek quick wealth‚ which was predominately seen in the new Modern era. Beginning in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s‚ the period introduced progressive ideas into society and the arts. Accompanying these ideas was a loss of faith in the American Dream and the promise America once guaranteed‚ especially after World

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    hopes of achieving the “American Dream”. The American dream originated from a few common ideas: that every American citizen has the right to pursue happiness‚ and that everyone has the freedom to achieve social and economic success‚ through means of hard work and dedication. The American dream has served as a motive and incentive for those who strive to become successful and achieve their goals. All United States citizens have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream through means of hard work

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